MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sustainability and Environmental Studies

Major: 8123
Effective Term: 2024 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 30.3301

Program Availability: CG EM GC MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Sustainability
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
19-4021.00 Biological Technicians
11-1011.03 Chief Sustainability Officers
19-3051.00 Urban and Regional Planners
19-2041.01 Climate Change Policy Analysts
11-9199.02 Compliance Managers
19-1031.00 Conservation Scientists
19-2041.02 Environmental Restoration Planners
19-2041.00 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
33-3031.00 Fish and Game Wardens
45-4011.00 Forest and Conservation Workers
19-1032.00 Foresters
19-2041.03 Industrial Ecologists
19-1031.03 Park Naturalists
19-1031.02 Range Managers
13-1199.05 Sustainability Specialists
19-1023.00 Zoologist and Wildlife Biologists

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-1053.00 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
19-2043.00 Hydrologists
19-3051.00 Urban and Regional Planners

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Sustainability and Environmental Studies provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution and specialize in areas of sustainability, environmental science, conservation, or resource management. Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a number of careers including sustainability specialists, chief sustainability officers, compliance managers, environmental scientists, conservation scientists, soil and water conservationists, range managers, and city and regional planning aides. With a graduate degree, students may pursue a career in several areas including hydrology, urban and regional planning, and post-secondary teaching.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Critique basic sustainability concepts, factual information, and practices. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, BIO201++, BIO205, ENV101, ENV225, GLG110, GLG110IN, GLG111, GPH111, GPH112, GPH113, [L], [SG], [SQ]) 2. Analyze how social, environmental, and economic systems relate and interact. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, AGS260, BIO201++, BIO205, ECN211, ECN212, ENV101, ENV225, GIS205, GIS211, GLG110, GLG110IN, GLG111, GLG140IN, GPH111, GPH112, GPH113, GPH210, [C], [G], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Evaluate the relationships between people and their natural and built environments. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, AGS260, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO205, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG103, GPH210, [C], [G], [HU], [L]) 4. Recognize policy strategies and ethical considerations relevant in the field of sustainability. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, ECN211, ECN212, GPH210, POS285, [C], [G], [L], [SB]) 5. Examine the scope and complexity of social responsibility. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, GPH210, POS285, [C], [FYC], [G], [L], [SB]) 6. Practice systems-thinking toward identifying a solution in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, BIO201++, BIO205, ENV101, ENV225, GLG110, GLG110IN, GLG111, GPH111, GPH112, GPH113, GPH210, POS285, [C], [G], [HU], [SG], [SQ]) 7. Effectively communicate ideas among diverse stakeholders to build consensus for sustainability initiatives. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, COM225, COM230, JRN201, JRN232, POS285, [C], [FYC], [G], [HU], [L], [SB]) 8. Analyze and interpret data for sustainability research application. (CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, ECE/MAT208, MAT206, SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, AGS260, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO205, CHM230, CHM230AA, CHM230LL, CHM235, CHM235AA, CHM235LL, CIS105, CSC110AB, CSC180, ENV101, ENV119, ENV219, ENV225, GBS221, GIS205, GIS211, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG104, GLG110, GLG110IN, GLG111, GLG140IN, GPH111, GPH112, GPH113, MAT220, MAT221, MAT230, MAT231, PHY101, PHY101AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY112, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, PSY230, SWU225, [CS], [FYC], [L], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ])

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Courses that can be used to fulfill a requirement of the Academic Certificate in Sustainability (Major Code 6240N), Environmental Science (Major Code 6227N), and CCL in Environmental and Natural Resource Conservation (Major Code 5824) while simultaneously fulfilling a requirement of the Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sustainability and Environmental Studies are noted.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3 SSH111 Sustainable Cities 3			Credits: 4-6

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Global Futures), Sustainability, Bachelor of Science Credits: 6 SUS110 Sustainable World 3 + SUS232 Professional Skills in Sustainability Practice 3 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Global Futures), Sustainability, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 9 + GBS221 Business Statistics (3) OR + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3 This course may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. SUS110 Sustainable World 3 + SUS232 Professional Skills in Sustainability Practice 3 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Earth and Environmental Sciences, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 29-31 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 CHM107 Chemistry and Society (3) AND + CHM107LL Chemistry and Society Laboratory (1) OR + CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry (3) AND + CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM130AA Fundamental Chemistry with Lab (4) OR + CHM140AA General Chemistry for Engineers with Lab (6) OR + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-6 ENV225 Our Changing Planet 3 GIS205 Geographic Information Technologies 3 GLG110 Geological Disasters and the Environment (3) AND GLG111 Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab (1) OR GLG110IN Geological Disasters and the Environment (4) 4 + GBS221 Business Statistics (3) OR + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3 GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography (4) OR ENV101 Introduction to Environmental Science (4) 4 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 4: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Earth and Environmental Sciences, Bachelor of Science Credits: 37-40 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) OR + CHM230AA Fundamental Organic Chemistry with Lab (4) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) 3-4 ENV225 Our Changing Planet 3 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics 3 GLG110 Geological Disasters and the Environment (3) AND GLG111 Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab (1) OR GLG110IN Geological Disasters and the Environment (4) 4 GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography (4) OR ENV101 Introduction to Environmental Science (4) 4 PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) OR PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR PHY111AA General Physics I (5) 4-5 Transfer Plan 5: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Environmental Science, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 41-43 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM230AA Fundamental Organic Chemistry with Lab (4) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) 4 ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3 This course may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. + GBS221 Business Statistics (3) OR + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3 GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography (4) OR ENV101 Introduction to Environmental Science (4) 4 GPH210 Society and Environment 3 + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR + PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) OR PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR PHY111AA General Physics I (5) 4-5 Transfer Plan 6: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science Credits: 35-37 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM230AA Fundamental Organic Chemistry with Lab (4) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235AA General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) 4 + GBS221 Business Statistics (3) OR + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3 GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography (4) OR ENV101 Introduction to Environmental Science (4) 4 + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR + PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) OR + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) 4-5 Transfer Plan 7: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Geology), Bachelor of Science Credits: 27-32 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 GLG102 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture (3) AND GLG104 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab (1) OR GLG102IN Introduction to Geology II - Historical (4) 4 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + ECE/MAT280 Foundational Statistics for Engineers (3) 3 + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 Select two of the following options for a total of 8 to 12 credits ENV119 Introduction to Geospatial Technology for Environmental Science (4) AND + ENV219 Geospatial Technology for Environmental Sciences I (4) OR GIS205 Geographic Information Technologies (3) AND + GIS211 Geographic Information Science I (4) 7-8 GLG140IN Introduction to Oceanography 4 GPH111 Introduction to Physical Geography Lecture (3) AND GPH112 Introduction to Physical Geography Lab (1) 4 OR GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography Lab (4) 4 Transfer Plan 8: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Applied Statistics), Bachelor of Science Credits: 30-33 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CSC110AB Introduction to Computer Science (Java) 4 + ENV219 Geospatial Technology for Environmental Sciences I (4) AND ENV119 Introduction to Geospatial Technology for Environmental Science (4) OR GIS205 Geographic Information Technologies (3) + GIS211 Geographic Information Science I (4) 7-8 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + ECE/MAT280 Foundational Statistics for Engineers (3) 3 + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5 Transfer Plan 9: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Biology), Bachelor of Science Credits: 27-28 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + BIO205 Microbiology 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) 4 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + ECE/MAT280 Foundational Statistics for Engineers (3) 3 Transfer Plan 10: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Chemistry), Bachelor of Science Credits: 27-31 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) 4 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + ECE/MAT280 Foundational Statistics for Engineers (3) 3 + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5 + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 + PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR + PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 4-5 Transfer Plan 11: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Administration and Policy), Bachelor of Science Credits: 22-23 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + ECE/MAT280 Foundational Statistics for Engineers (3) 3 POS285 Political Issues and Public Policy 3 Transfer Plan 12: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Communication), Bachelor of Science Credits: 22-23 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + COM225 Public Speaking 3 GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 + JRN201 News Writing 3 + JRN232 Community Reporting 3 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + ECE/MAT280 Foundational Statistics for Engineers (3) 3 Transfer Plan 13: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Management), Bachelor of Science Credits: 32-33 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR CSC180 Computer Literacy (3) 3 ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3 GIS205 Geographic Information Technologies 3 + GIS211 Geographic Information Science I 4 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + ECE/MAT280 Foundational Statistics for Engineers (3) 3 Transfer Plan 14: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Rangelands Emphasis Credits: 29-30 + AGS260 Soils 4 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles 3 ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) 3 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 15: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Fisheries Conservation and Management Emphasis or Wildlife Conservation and Management Emphasis Credits: 29-30 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 + AGS260 Soils (4) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) OR + PHY111 General Physics I (4) 4 ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles 3 ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) 3 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 16: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Global Change Ecology and Management Emphasis Credits: 25-26 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles 3 ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) 3 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 17: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Watershed Hydrology and Management Emphasis Credits: 39-42 + AGS260 Soils 4 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles 3 ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3 GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) 3 + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5 + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 + PHY112 General Physics II 4 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 18: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Conservation Biology Emphasis Credits: 32-36 + AGS260 Soils (4) OR GLG140IN Introduction to Oceanography (4) OR GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles 3 ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) 3 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 19: University of Arizona, Environmental Science (Any Emphasis), Bachelor of Science Credits: 31-32 + AGS260 Soils 4 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + BIO205 Microbiology 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 ENV225 Our Changing Planet 3 + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information.			Credits: 6-43

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 12-41
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-9
Required for ASU, BS Sustainability; ASU, BA Sustainability; NAU, BS Environmental Sciences (Environmental Administration and Policy) and (Environmental Communication) emphases: + MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6 OR Required for U of A, BS Natural Resources (Conservation Biology), (Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Rangelands), (Fisheries Conservation and Management), (Global Change Ecology and Management), and (Wildlife Conservation and Management) emphases; U of A, BS Environmental Science (any emphasis): + MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR + MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR + MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR + MAT155 College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) OR + MAT156 College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT15+ is a prerequisite (3-5) 3-6 OR Required for ASU, BA Environmental Science; NAU, BS Environmental Sciences (Environmental Management) emphasis: + MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) AND + MAT182 Plane Trigonometry (3) OR + MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) AND + MAT182 Plane Trigonometry (3) OR + MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) AND + MAT182 Plane Trigonometry (3) OR + MAT155 College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) AND + MAT182 Plane Trigonometry (3) OR + MAT156 College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) AND + MAT182 Plane Trigonometry (3) OR + MAT187 Precalculus (5) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT187 is a prerequisite. (4-5) 4-9 OR Required for ASU, BS Environmental Science emphasis: + MAT212 Brief Calculus (3) OR + MAT213 Brief Calculus (4) OR + MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR + MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) 3-5 OR Required for ASU, BS Earth and Environmental Sciences; NAU, BS Environmental Sciences (Environmental Geology), (Applied Statistics), (Biology), and (Chemistry) emphases; U of A, BS Natural Resources (Watershed Hydrology and Management) emphasis: + MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR + MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) 4-5

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 3
Met by SSH111 in the Required Courses area AND Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU] area. 3 Recommend PHI105 Introduction to Ethics for the NAU, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Management), BS emphasis OR PHI216 Environmental Ethics for students intending to complete the Academic Certificate in Sustainability

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0-6
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 6 May be met by COM230, ECN211, ECN212, or SUS110 in the Restricted Electives area Recommended for students intending to complete the Academic Certificate in Sustainability: COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication (3) OR ECN212 Microeconomic Principles (3) OR PSY132 Psychology and Culture (3) OR SBU200 Society and Business (3) 3

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 0-8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). 8 May be met by course selections in the Restricted Electives area. Recommended for students intending to complete the Academic Certificate in Sustainability: BIO105 Environmental Biology (4) OR CHM107 Chemistry and Society (3) AND + CHM107LL Chemistry and Society Laboratory (1) OR GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography (4) 4 ASM104 Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution (4) OR ENV101 Introduction to Environmental Science (4) OR GLG110 Geological Disasters and the Environment (3) AND GLG111 Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab (1) 4

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-3
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3

General Electives
			Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Recommend selection of the following courses: + MAT212 Brief Calculus (3) OR + MAT213 Brief Calculus (4) OR + MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR + MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) 3-5 Recommended for Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Global Futures), Bachelor of Science, Sustainability OR Transfer Plan 14: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Rangelands OR Transfer Plan 15: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Fisheries Conservation and Management Emphasis or Wildlife Conservation and Management OR Transfer Plan 16: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Global Change Ecology and Management OR Transfer Plan 17: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Watershed Hydrology and Management OR Transfer Plan 18: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Conservation Biology OR Transfer Plan 19: University of Arizona, Environmental Science (Any Emphasis), Bachelor of Science: Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Recommended for Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Global Futures), Bachelor of Arts, Sustainability OR Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Earth and Environmental Sciences: Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Recommended for Transfer Plan 9: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Biology), Bachelor of Science Any course except BIO100, BIO101, BIO102, BIO108, BIO156++, CHM130, or ENV101 that transfers to NAU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in the following NAU prefixes: BIO, CHM, ENV, FOR, GLG. Recommended for Transfer Plan 12: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Communication), Bachelor of Science + BIO201++ Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 + BIO205 Microbiology 4 + BIO220 Biology of Microorganisms 4 + BIO240 General Genetics 4 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry 3 + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I 3 Recommended for Transfer Plan 13: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Management), Bachelor of Science COM230 Small Group Communication 3 ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles 3 PHI105 Introduction to Ethics 3 POS285 Political Issues and Public Policy 3 Recommend for students intending to complete the Academic Certificate in Sustainability to select 9 to 12 (9-12) credits of coursework from the following: ASM104 Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution 4 BIO105 Environmental Biology 4 CHM107 Chemistry and Society (3) AND + CHM107LL Chemistry and Society Laboratory (1) 4 COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication 3 ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3 ENV101 Introduction to Environmental Science 4 EPS150 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 FON135 Sustainable Cooking 3 GLG110 Geological Disasters and the Environment (3) AND GLG111 Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab (1) 4 GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography 4 PHI216 Environmental Ethics 3 PSY132 Psychology and Culture 3 SBU200 Society and Business 3 SCT100 Introduction to Sustainable Built Environments 3 SUS100 Introduction to Sustainability 3

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2024

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. 3 May be met by CIS105, CSC110AB, CSC180, GBS221, GIS211, MAT206, PSY230, or SWU225 if taken in the Restricted Electives area

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0
Met by SSH111 in the Required Courses area.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

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